Seasoned professional with over 7 years in Manufacturing, specializing in Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and Operations. Demonstrates expertise in Operations Excellence, Program Management, Logistics, and Digital Transformation. Led SAP MM pre-merger activities for the Tinplate-TSL merger and managed an annual INR 600 Cr procurement portfolio, achieving a 20% cost reduction through strategic vendor management.
Functional Areas
Education
IIM Indore
MBA
2024-2025
SDA Bocconi, School of Management
Advanced Leadership Program
2024
NIT Jalandhar
Btech- Chemical Engineering
2012-2016
Accomplishment
CEO Kitty Awardee 2019
Awarded CEO-Kitty 2019 for leading the in-house modification which resulted in savings of 4.5Cr INR.
Technical Star 2021
Identified as Technical Star in 2021 by ACT-UP process; rated Outstanding Achiever in annual performance appraisal
Certification
CSPO
Certified Scrum Product Owner
2024
Lean Six Sigma
Certified in Green Belt in Six Sigma
2024
Experience
Tinplate Company of India Limited (Tata Steel Limited)
1 Year 7 Months
Assistant Manager
Nov'22 - Mar'24
Merger Leadership: Led the SAP MM merger as procurement SPOC for a 4-month transition and achieving 100% data accuracy.
Cost Reduction Initiatives: Drove 20% cost savings by developing alternative vendors, optimizing a INR 600 Cr procurement portfolio, and negotiating PVC-based contracts, saving INR 60 Cr annually.
Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management: Established strategic sourcing in Rolls for 10% savings (INR 2.5 Cr/year) and oversaw INR 250 Cr import contracts, resolving disputes and securing favorable terms.
Operational Efficiency: Reduced In-Plant TAT from 16 to 6 hours using GPS solutions for inbound logistics, ensuring smooth operations.
Supplier Relationship & Risk Management: Strengthened supplier partnerships, minimized risks, and maintained uninterrupted supply with zero stockouts or demurrage.
Inventory and Compliance Optimization: Managed monthly coal procurement, saving INR 10 Cr, and ensured timely delivery of critical supplies by aligning closely with compliance standards
Vedanta Aluminium Limited
5 Years 9 Months
Associate Manager
Mar'17 - Nov'22
Cost Reduction & Vendor Management: Established Vendor Managed Inventory and annual rate contracts, achieving 12% YoY cost reduction. Onboarded domestic vendors to replace imports, improving competitiveness and supplier performance.
Project Leadership: Led CAPEX and modification projects like Alf3 dilution, Silo Interconnection, and Bulker TAT, collectively saving over INR 45.5 Cr annually and improving operational efficiency by reducing costs and turnaround times.
Inventory & Procurement Optimization: Managed a INR 150 Cr MRO portfolio with a focus on cost and quality, achieving 10% cost reduction, and optimized inventory through dynamic MRP, saving nearly INR 75 Cr yearly.
Logistics & Compliance: Streamlined import and logistics processes, implemented VED/ABC inventory categorization, reducing working capital by INR 160 Cr, and ensured 100% compliance with regulatory audits and energy policies.
Procurement Digitization: Improved transparency with digital payment processes for vendors, used SAP MM and ARIBA effectively, and enhanced cost structure clarity with detailed cost break-up analyses.
Supplier Relationship & Performance: Strengthened supplier relationships, improved fill rates by 10%, and reduced return rates by 15% by conducting regular performance evaluations and audits for quality and compliance.